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CSIR NEERI Recruitment 2026
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR NEERI) Recruitment 2026 for 01 posts of Project Scientist III. Candidates with M.Phil/Ph.D Can attend the walkin. The Walk-in on 10-02-2026. For detailed information please visit CSIR NEERI official website, https://neeri.res.in.
CSIR-NEERI Project Scientist-III Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: PhD in (Chemistry/ Environmental Science) or ME / M.Tech. (Environmental / Chemical Engg) from a recognized university AND Seven years experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
- Desirable Qualifications: 1. Publications in the field of POPs monitoring 2. Analytical method development and validation of POPs. 3. Experience in operating GC-MS and tandem mass analyzers. 4. Experience in ultra-trace laboratory work, good communication skills
- Experience: Seven years experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services (Experience will be counted from the date after acquiring minimum educational qualification. Dissertation/Thesis work done during academic period will not be counted as experience. Time spent in acquiring higher qualification will not be counted as an experience over essential qualification.)
Salary/ Stipend
- Monthly Emoluments: ₹78,000 + HRA
- Increment of 5 % for every 2 years of experience in the same project.
Age Limit (as on last date of receipt of applications)
- Upper Age Limit: 45 years
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Selection will be done on the basis of Walk-in-Interview at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur.
General Information/ Instructions
- The above positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the aforementioned projects. The engagement in these projects will not confer any right implicit or explicit on the candidate for considering regularization against any CSIR/CSIR – NEERI post(s).
- Under no circumstances the tenure of project staff who have served CSIR-NEERI or any other laboratories/Institutes of CSIR under contract R&D projects would be allowed to exceed Six or Seven years as per clause no. 1.6/1.7 of CSIR OM No. 5-1(342)/2017-PD Dated 02.09.2024 as amended from time to time.
- Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications.
- Only those candidates who have acquired the essential qualification & result has been declared (should have at least provisional certificate) are eligible to apply.
- Result awaited / Final semester appeared or Ph. D submitted candidates are not eligible.
- Experience, where required, will be counted from the date after acquiring minimum educational qualification. Dissertation/ Thesis work done during academic period will not be counted as experience.
- Mere fulfilling of minimum qualification does not confer any right in a candidate for being called for interview.
- The selected candidates are expected to join within time frame mentioned in the offer letter.
- Each selected candidate shall sign an undertaking for maintaining confidentiality of project findings and/or any associated intellectual property information.
- The engagement of project staff may be terminated at any time without assigning any reasons, by giving a one-month notice.
- The project staff shall have to make their own arrangement for accommodation during their tenure in the project. However, HRA shall be admissible as per applicable rules.
- No TA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the interview in case of offline interviews.
- CSIR guidelines for engagement of project personnel, as made applicable vide CSIR OM No. 5-1(342)/2017- PD dated 02.09.2024/ 18.10.2024 and amended from time to time shall apply.
How to Apply
- The candidates shall bring a passport-size photo, Aadhaar card, 10th (SSC), 12th (HSC), Graduate/PG marksheets, Degree certificates, Experience certificates (one set photocopy and original) along with filled application form attached with this advertisement.
- Mode of application is Walk-in-Interview at CSIR-NEERI, Nehru Marg, Near Ajni Square, Nagpur – 440020.
- Date of interview will be notified separately in www.neeri.res.in website (if applicable).
CSIR-NEERI Project Scientist-III Recruitment 2026 Important Links
CSIR NEERI Project Scientist III Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for CSIR-NEERI Project Scientist-III Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment is through walk-in-interview on 10 February 2026. Reporting time is 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur. No separate last date for application submission is mentioned as it is walk-in mode.
Q2. What is the salary for Project Scientist-III position at CSIR-NEERI?
The monthly emoluments are ₹78,000 + HRA with an increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience in the same project.
Q3. What is the age limit for CSIR-NEERI Project Scientist-III post?
The upper age limit is 45 years as reckoned on the last date of receipt of applications.
Q4. What qualifications are required for Project Scientist-III at CSIR-NEERI?
PhD in Chemistry/Environmental Science or ME/M.Tech in Environmental/Chemical Engineering plus seven years R&D experience in relevant institutions/organizations.
Q5. Is there any application fee for CSIR-NEERI recruitment 2026?
No, candidates are not required to pay any application fee for this recruitment.
